Synopsis
Spain, 1936. Moncho is an outcast at school but is able to form a strong bond with his outspoken teacher. When fascism arrives to Spain, his teacher is considered an enemy of the regime.
Scores
Overall Score
55.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
44.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
57.0%
Review Aggregate
78.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 71% of 7 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, suspenseful, uplifting. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedsuspensefulupliftingpsychologicalcharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Butterfly Hill | 2000 | $169,000 | $307,000 | (est) |
| Luna | 2000 | $104,000 | $189,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score80.0
RT critic review count15
Rotten Tomatoes audience scoreN/A
RT audience rating count25
IMDb rating7.6
IMDb votes10,351
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2000 | $2,092,682 | $3,812,278 |
| International | 2000 | $5,641,212 | $10,276,703 |
| Worldwide | 2000 | $7,733,894 | $14,088,981 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2000 | $3,302,826 | $6,016,820 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2000 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2000 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2000 | $12,138,000 | $22,112,024 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2000 | $16,189,000 | $29,491,808 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2000 | $837,073 | $1,524,911 |
| Total Revenues | 2000 | $32,466,899 | $59,145,564 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2000 | $5,924,000 (est) | $10,791,863 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2000 | $3,343,000 (est) | $6,090,006 (est) |
| Participations | 2000 | $1,299,000 | $2,366,413 |
| Residuals ? | 2000 | $2,127,000 | $3,874,796 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2000 | $1,184,800 | $2,158,373 |
| Total Expenses | 2000 | $13,877,800 | $25,281,451 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2000 | $18,589,099 | $33,864,113 |
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